Maine Learning Results: English Language Arts B Writing
B2 Narrative
Grades 9-Diploma
Students embed narrative writing in a written text when appropriate to the audience and purposes.
a. Use diction, syntax, and tone to create a distinctive voice.
b. Organize idea in a logical sequence with effective transitions.
What understandings are desired?
Students will understand that:(U)
• Literary elements are key components to exceptional writing.
• Organizing their thoughts and ideas in a logistical sequence will enable them to develope succsessful narratives.
•The style of the written text effects the voice present within the text
What essential questions will be considered?
Essential Questions:(Q)
•How does the use of literary elements impact narrative writing?
•How does an author effectively transition their thoughts and ideas?
•Why would an author choose to use a specific voice?
What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?
Students will know:(K)
Students will be able to do:(S)
•Types of Narratives/Point of view: First person, Second person,
Third person, Omniscence.
•Vocabulary: Plot, Conflict, Foreshadowing, Irony, Tone/Mood,
Symbolism, Theme, Imagery, Figurative Language, Characterization.
•Writing Strategies.
•b. Organize ideas in a logistical sequence with efective transitions.
•Make sense of their own thoughts and ideas to others.
•Apply specific literary elements to their own compositions.
•Analyze styles of writings and their components.
•Be open to using many forms and styles of writing.
•Reflect critically upon their own and others writing.
Stage 1 Identify Desired Results
B2 Narrative
Grades 9-Diploma
Students embed narrative writing in a written text when appropriate to the audience and purposes.
a. Use diction, syntax, and tone to create a distinctive voice.
b. Organize idea in a logical sequence with effective transitions.
What understandings are desired?
• Organizing their thoughts and ideas in a logistical sequence will enable them to develope succsessful narratives.
•The style of the written text effects the voice present within the text
What essential questions will be considered?
•How does an author effectively transition their thoughts and ideas?
•Why would an author choose to use a specific voice?
What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?
Third person, Omniscence.
•Vocabulary: Plot, Conflict, Foreshadowing, Irony, Tone/Mood,
Symbolism, Theme, Imagery, Figurative Language, Characterization.
•Writing Strategies.
•Make sense of their own thoughts and ideas to others.
•Apply specific literary elements to their own compositions.
•Analyze styles of writings and their components.
•Be open to using many forms and styles of writing.
•Reflect critically upon their own and others writing.
2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and JayMcTighe